Garrett Morgan Saves the Day
What do gas masks and water tunnels have in common? That would be Garrett Morgan! On July 24, 1916, in an underground …
“There’s More to Life Than Being a Passenger:” Amelia Earhart’s Transatlantic Flight
On March 23, 1932, the North Canton Sun reported on an essay contest sponsored by the Cleveland Institute of Aviation and the …
It’s a Dog’s Life: Dogs on Ohio Memory
Although there is accepted fossil evidence of domestic dogs dating back 14,000 years, scientists disagree about when domestication happened (some put the …
Pharmacist and Civil Rights Leader: The Life of Ella P. Stewart
In the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, March is designated as Women’s History Month, which serves as a time to celebrate …
Cheers to a Creative New Year!
Happy New Year! Our first blog post of 2021 features a publication in the State Library of Ohio’s collection that just entered …
Thank You, Healthcare Workers!
For helping us through illness and injuries caused by everything from pandemics to wars to everyday life, we would like to share …
Learning at Home: Educational Resources from Ohio Memory and DPLA
As many of us adjust to temporarily working and learning from home, the search for resources and tools to make our days …
Holidays Foods and Feasts
From late November through the end of the year, there seems to be no shortage of opportunities to indulge in festive foods …
Celebrating Ohio’s History and Culture: Community Festivals
Local festivals are one of Ohio’s characteristic sources of family fun, as well as opportunities for communities to come together and remember …
Ohio Memory Moms
Mother’s Day has been formally celebrated in the United States since the early 20th century, with United States Congress passing a law …
